What is another word for a while?

Pronunciation: [ɐ wˈa͡ɪl] (IPA)

There are numerous synonyms for the phrase "a while" that you can use in your writing to express the idea of a measure of time. Some of the most common alternatives include "a short time," "a bit," "a few moments," "a spell," "a stretch," "a tick," "a minute," and "a moment." You may also use "for a time," "in a moment," "temporarily," or "briefly" to indicate a short span of time. These synonyms are especially useful in writing, as they can help you avoid repetition and keep your sentences sounding fresh and varied. So, choose your synonym wisely and add it to your writing to convey the appropriate meaning effortlessly.

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What are the hypernyms for A while?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with A while

  • I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin.
    Aaliyah
  • Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum floats to the top.
    Edward Abbey
  • After a while I started to think of that as an image of something that went a lot deeper than the dead dog, which is you can't bring back anything to life.
    Alan Alda
  • I had short hair for a while, but I ended up loving it.
    Tatyana Ali
  • After I did nine years of a television series, I didn't want to do anything really that involved going to a set and being in front of a camera for quite a while. And when I did start to want to do things, I wanted to focus more on film.
    Gillian Anderson

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